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LAKE COUNTY 



AND THE GREAT 



LAKE REGION OF FLORIDA 



A FEW PICTURES TAKEN AT RANDOM 

IN THE GARDEN SPOT OF 

THE STATE 



COVER UEtiIGN 
FROM PHOTOGHAPH BY A. F. CLARK 
OF GRAPEFRUrr GROWING IN 
THE LAKE REGION 



Copyrighted- 19U, by 

EDWARD Oi'^^ARRINGTON 

An Old-Time Florida Printer 

Price, Fifty Cents 



Photographs By 
Miss Daisy James, Yalaha; A. F. Clark, Lecsburg; 
A. Schoencnberger, Mount Dora, W. A. Morse, Lane Park; 
H. H. Chamberlain, Tangerine 







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NOV 30 1914 




WHERE OPPORTUNITIES 
ARE CALLING 



They All Help 
to Make the 
Lake Region 
Famous 
Photo by 
Miss James 



THE great Lake Region of the State is 
situated about midway between the 
Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, 
about 135 miles south of Jacksonville and 
90 miles north of Tampa and on the crest 
of the water-sheds, the lakes sometimes 
emptying into the Atlantic and at others, 
into the Gulf. The boundaries of the Lake 




Field of Lettuce 

at Leesburg 

Jan. 1, 1914 
Photo by 
A. F.Clark 



BOUNDARIES 



Region, sometimes called the "Shirt Hosom 
of Florida," have never l)een accurately 
defined, l)ut in a general way, includes the 
towns situated upon the shores of Lakes 
Griffin. Harris. Eustis. Dora, and .\j)opka, 
and within a radius of five or ten miles. 
These lakes are beautiful bodies of clear, 
sparkling water, covering an area of more 
than 100 square miles and are the source 
of the Ocklawaha River, so famous for its 
beauty. Within this radius there are scores 
of smaller lakes which help to make this 




Lettuce Heads 
17^ Inches in 
Diameter, Grown 
at Leesburg 

Photo hy 
A.F. Clark 



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Winter Pleasures 

in the Lake 

Region 
Photo by 
Miss James 



RAILRROAD TRANSPORTATION 



region one of the most attractive sections 
in Florida. Here, tourists, sportsmen and 
invalids can find recreation, enjoyment and 
health. Here are unusual advantages for 
those wishing to own their own liomes or 
those desiring winter residences. 

No section of Florida enjoys better trans- 
portation facilities as can be seen by refer- 
ence to the map shown on another page. 

It is served by both the Atlantic Coast 
Line and Seaboard Air Line Railways, and 
in addition to the Main Line of the A. C. L., 




Field of 
Red Beets at 
Leesburg, Jan. 1 
Photo by 
A. F. Clark 



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WATER TRANSPORTATION 



there are two hraiiehes running out front tliis 
})oint, one to Astor on the St. Johns River 
and the other to Sanford. Moreo\er, the 
Lake Region is now assured of water trans- 
portation via the Ockhiwaha River and the 
St. Johns to the Atlantic, and thence to the 
world. The plan for a canal. 60 feet wide 
and 6 feet dee)), has been adopted by Con- 
gress, carrying an appropriation of $7.S;5,()0() 
with $175,()()() immediately available. This 
canal, when completed, will prove of in- 
estimable benefit to this section of Florida. 



Here Everyborlv 
Can Paddle 
His Own Canoe 
Photo by 
W . A. Morse 



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Field of 

Cabbage at 

Leesburg, Jan. 1 
Photo by 
A. F. Clark 



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Where 

Land and Water 

Meet 

Photo by 
Miss James 



SOILS 



The soils are varied, and comprise loam, 
clay, saud and muck, hut generally speaking, 
the whole has a substratum of clay, which 
serves to hold the moisture and has the 
fertilizer-holding qualities so necessary for 
the improvement of the land. There are 
the low hammock land with its heavy black 
soil, the high hammock with its loose, loamy 
soil, and the pine land, whose soil is ^•aried 
in character, but well adapted for general 
purposes. 

Almost any known crop, suited to the 




Come to the 
Lake Region and 
Grow With Us 
Photo hy 
Miss James 



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Pine Woods 
in the Lake 
Region 
Photo by 



FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 



South, thrives in this section. In addition 
to the great orange growing and trucking 
industry, general fanning crops may he 
raised with profit. Cotton, during the 
pre-orange days, was the princii)al money 
crop; corn, potatoes (both Irish and sweet), 
sugar cane, peanuts and all the staples do 
well here. Hundreds of thousands of boxes 
of oranges and grapefruit are ship])ecl from 
this vicinity annually, and hundreds of 
cars of cabbage, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, 
cucumbers, watermelons, etc., find their 




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1915 


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View on 

Lake Harris 
Photo by 
Miss James 



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View on the 

Canal Connecting 

Lakes Eustis 

and Dora 
Photo by 
Miss James 



STOCK RAISING 



way to market e\ery year from satisfied 
and prosperous growers here. 

The native grasses grow with Httle atten- 
tion; pea-vine and vehet bean-vine hay 
are easily grown, and, in addition to these, 
two foreign grasses have been introduced 
and tried out for four or five years and bid 
fair to make this the best stock-raising 
country on the globe. These are the 
Rhodes grass and Natal grass. The latter 
has proven to be especially good for this 
section of Florida, four to five crops can be 




Real Comfort — 
The Kind Money 
Cannot Buy 
Photo by 
A. Schoenenberger 



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The Whale that 
Jonah Swallowed 
Photo by 
Miss James 



GOOD ROADS 



cut each year, ijrodiicing from one to three 
tons ])er acre at each cutting; it is also 
splendid i'or pasturage. 

The Lake County Crop Improvement 
Association, an orfjanization heli)ful to the 
grower, has emphn'ed an expert whose 
services are always free to those seeking 
advice in better methods of agriculture, 
fruit-growing, etc. 

Good clay roads extend to all important 
points in the country, and to adjoining 
counties. A bond issue for $500,000 was 




Under a Moasy 
Canopy 

Photo by 

W . A. Morse 



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Early Settlers. 
Mr. McEddy is a 
Live Wire, the 
'gator a dead one 
Photo by 
Miss James 



FISH AND GAME 



recently authorized for the purjiose of hard- 
surfacing, firadiiifi' and extendinji the roads 
of the county. When this work is com- 
pleted, a better and more extensive system 
of highways cannot he found in the State. 
Fish teem the large lakes and furnisli for the 
fisherman the greatest sport, and for the 
table a delicacy unequaled. Quail and 
small game are plentiful. 

The land in this vicinity is fertile, well 
drained and usually near transportation. 
The prices for unimproved property ranges, 




A Young Orange 
Nursery at 
Mt. Dora 
Photo by 
A. Schoenenberger 



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AUGUST 



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Tent Life in the 
Lake Region 
Photo by 
MisH James 



PRICE OF LAND 



according; to (|iiality of soil, location, etc., 
from $40.00 to $7.5.00 per acres; improved 
property from $60.00 to $150.00 per acre. 
This section of Florida possesses advantages 
and attractions not offered l)y other locali- 
ties and the spirit of progress is in the air. 
While the pictures here shown are largely 
of natural scenery and out-door life, the 
region abounds in beautiful homes, and the 
residents enjoy every advantage of good 
schools, churches, banks, telephones, and in 
the larger jilaces electricity is used. 




View at 
Lane Park 

Photo by 

W. A. Morse 



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An Automobile 

Road in 

Tangerine 

Photo by 

H.H. Chamberlain 



A CORDIAL INVITATION 



For lack of time, it has been impossible to 
include views of each town as originally in- 
tended, therefore only those have been taken 
that are generally characteristic of the entire 
Lake Region, but every eflfort has been 
put forth to make this little descriptive 
calender a true index to the opportunities in 
this section. 

You are invited to come and see — this is 
the acid test. You will find a cosmopoli- 
tan and hospitable people, and a welcome 
awaiting you. 




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OCTOBER 



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A Familiar Sight 

in the Lake 

Region 
Photo by 
A.F.Clark 



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Big Enough to 
Know Better than 
to be Caught 

Photo by 

W. A. Morse 



TOWNS IN I.AKE COUNTY 



Albert 
Altoona 

astatula 

ASTOR 

AsTOR Park 

Cassia 
Clermont 

CONANT 

esmerelda 
Eva 

EUSTIS 

Fruitland Park 
Grand Island 
Groveland 
H I c, lei- 
Lad Y Lake 
Lane Park 
Leesbtirc 
Lisbon 



Mascotte 

Messina 

Minneola 

Mohawk 

montevista 

Montverde 

Mount Dora 

Okahumkee 

Paisley 

Pittman 

Sellers Lake 

Sorrento 

Tavares (CA.) 

Tangerine 

Umatilla 

West Apopka 

Wekiwa 

Whitney 

Yalaha 



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Field of 
Cauliflower at 
Leesburg. Jan. 1 

Photo by 
A.F.Clark 



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Where Life is 

One Sweet Dream 
Photo by 
Alius James 



THIS CALENDAR IS DESIGNED 
FOR DAILY USE 



It is so arranged that it can be hung up 
and kept intact, or the wire staples can be 
taken out, the leaves cut apart, and every 
month you have an entirely new calendar. 




Kitchen Garden 

at Yaiaha 

Christmas Day 
Photo by 
Miss Davis 



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UP THE OCKLAWAHA RIVER 

Pronounced Ock-lah-wausjh-hah . 
An Indian 7wme meaning crooked water 

[Lakes Griffin. Eustis, Harris, Dora, and Apopka, in the Great Lake Region of Florida, are the 
source of the Ocklawaha River so well known to tourists the world over, I have been told that in 
the 'go's or early '70's, Col. H. L. Hart succeeded in running one of his steamers up the river into 
Lakes Eustis and Harris about forty miles south of .Silver Springs, the waters from which flow into the 
Ocklawaha. The sentiments expressed in the following verses apply to the Lake Region as well as 
Silver Springs, which is at present the end of a steamboat trip up this beautiful river. Music has been 
written for these words by one of the most prominent musicians in New England, the author of several 
popular airs, and it is expected to be ready for publication sometmie in December ] 

By Kdward C. Hakkington 

Copiiriyhled 191 i 

Up the Ocklawaha River, where the waters are so clear. 

And tlie siuiheanis i;il(l the castles of our dream; 
There the clouds of fleecy whiteness in the azure seem so near. 

As their shadows flit like phantoms 'cross the stream. 
There our life is filled with richness, and our heart with gladness rings, 
.Vnd the sun is shining brightly in the skies. 
There our troubles all take wings 
On the way to Silver Sjirings 
And the Golden Lanil of Promise greets our eyes. 

L'\) the Ocklawaha Hiver, where our life is never drear. 

There the tran<|uil sunlit waters gently flow; 
There the warriors wooed the maidens in the years of long ago. 

And the papooses grew stalwart, brave and fair. 
There the cypress grows majestic, and the palm trees spre.ad their wings. 
And the golden lilies open wide their eyes. 
There the birds all come to .sing 
"Roiuid the crystal Silver S])rings, 
Safely guartled by their Lover in the skies. 

Up the Ocklawaha River, where tlie orange blos.soms grow. 

And the tropic forest ))erfume fills the air; 
There the air is soft and balmy every day throughout the year. 

And the "gators l)ask in simshine down lielow. 
There the mocking birds when nesting make tiie forest welkin ring 
With their joyful notes of welcome sweet and clear. 
There our troubles all take wings 
On our way to Silver Springs. 
And tlie Golden Land of Promise gives us cheer. 

Up the Ocklawaha Hiver, when the evening shadows flit 

And the snmbeams chase each other in the west; 
When the sunlight fades to moonlight and the evening stars are lit. 

And their twinkling lulls the forest into rest, 
Then they light the fairy bowers where the elfins spend their hours 
In their mos.sy castles hanging in the air. 
Then the limpid water brings 
Blessings from the Silver Springs, 
.\nd the loving God of Nature meets us there. 



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MAP SHOWING THE LAKE REGION OF FI.OKIDA 
AND ITS LOCATION 



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